Age, BMI, and History of Fracture in a Hispanic Female Group With Osteopenia: Secondary Analysis
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Jorge Rivera Vazquez, BSN, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, Department of Nursing, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
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Abstract
A secondary analysis was done to analyse if age, bone mass density and history of fractures where present in a Puerto Rican female group with osteopenia. Aggregated data from a larger study was used to compare specific risk factors in the mentioned population and identify if this lead to bone fractures.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-23T15:01:22Z
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Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Keywords | Bone Mass Density; Hispanic Female; Osteopenia |
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Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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